Best 8 Chicken Pan Sauce Picatta Recipes

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Are you in search of a delectable and effortless weeknight meal that tantalizes your taste buds? Look no further than chicken pan sauce piccata, a classic Italian dish that combines succulent chicken breasts, a burst of lemon, and the savory richness of a creamy sauce. This culinary delight is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen repertoire, impressing both family and friends with its delightful flavors and elegant presentation. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the secrets to creating the perfect chicken pan sauce piccata, ensuring that each bite is a symphony of flavors.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK CHICKEN PICCATA



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These quick and easy pan-fried chicken breasts are topped with a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine, and lemon juice.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
cayenne pepper, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
all-purpose flour for dredging
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
½ cup white wine
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
¼ cup water
3 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2-inch thick.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt, and black pepper; dredge lightly in flour and shake off any excess.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate.
  • Cook capers in reserved oil, smashing them lightly to release brine, until warmed though, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour white wine into skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon. Cook until reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice, water, and butter into the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley through the sauce.
  • Return chicken breasts to the pan cook until heated through, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.6 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 87.5 mg, Fat 18.2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 24.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 223.6 mg, Sugar 0.7 g

CREAMY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE



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An over-the-top delicious chicken piccata! Perfectly pan seared chicken breasts are topped with a rich and creamy, tangy piccata sauce and little bits of salty capers. Such a satisfying dish!

Provided by Jaclyn

Categories     Main Course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 (10 - 11 oz each) chicken breasts, (butterflied and halved)
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 Tbsp olive oil
1 Tbsp minced garlic
1 1/4 cups + 1 Tbsp low-sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 tsp cornstarch
2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 Tbsp butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
3 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
2 Tbsp capers, (rinsed)

Steps:

  • After cutting chicken let it rest at room temperature 10 minutes. In a shallow dish whisk together flour, 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Heat olive oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge both sides of chicken cutlets in flour mixture then add to skillet.
  • Sear chicken, without moving, until browned on bottom, about 4 - 5 minutes then flip chicken and cook opposite side until golden brown on bottom and chicken has cooked through (reducing burner temperature slightly as needed and tilting pan slightly to redistribute oil) about 4 - 5 minutes longer (chicken should register 165 degrees in center). Transfer chicken to a plate and keep warm.
  • Add garlic to remaining oil in pan (there should be about 1 tsp oil left if not just add a tsp), saute just until slightly golden.
  • Pour in 1 1/4 cups chicken broth and bring to a boil, while scraping up browned bits from bottom of pan. Allow broth to simmer until reduced by half, about 4 - 5 minutes.
  • Whisk together remaining 1 Tbsp chicken broth with cornstarch, then pour mixture into broth in skillet along with lemon juice. Allow to simmer until thickened slightly then remove from heat.
  • Stir in butter and pour in cream. Season with salt if needed and pepper.
  • Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over chicken, sprinkle with capers and parsley. Serve warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 374 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Protein 29 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Cholesterol 118 mg, Sodium 339 mg, ServingSize 1 serving

CHICKEN PICCATA (FRIED CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH LEMON-BUTTER PAN SAUCE) RECIPE



Chicken Piccata (Fried Chicken Cutlets With Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce) Recipe image

Chicken piccata takes a beloved food-pan-fried chicken cutlets-and tops it with a simple but luxurious lemon-butter pan sauce. The result is a flavor and texture festival that blends crispness, juiciness, richness, and tartness all into one.

Provided by Daniel Gritzer

Categories     Mains     Quick Dinners

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup all-purpose flour (5 ounces; 140g)
3 large eggs, beaten
2 cups panko bread crumbs (4 ounces; 115g), roughly crushed by hand if very large
2 ounces (60g) grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
8 boneless, skinless chicken cutlets (3 or 4 ounces each), pounded to about 1/4 inch thick
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup dry white wine (120ml)
1 1/2 tablespoons drained capers (15g)
5 tablespoons unsalted butter (70g)
2 tablespoons fresh juice from 1 lemon (30ml)
1 1/2 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Set 3 wide, shallow bowls on a work surface. Add flour to the first one, beaten eggs to the second, and panko and Parmesan cheese to the third. Mix panko and Parmesan thoroughly.
  • Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Season chicken cutlets all over with salt and pepper. Working with one at a time, dredge a cutlet in flour with your left hand, shaking off excess. Transfer to egg dish, then turn cutlet with your right hand to coat both sides. Lift and allow excess egg to drain off, then transfer to bread crumb mixture. With your left hand, scoop bread crumbs on top of chicken, then gently press, turning chicken to ensure a good layer of crumbs on both sides. Transfer cutlet to prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining cutlets.
  • Fill a large skillet with 1/4 inch oil. Heat over high heat until shimmering and just shy of smoking, about 375°F (191°C) on an instant-read thermometer.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 788 kcal, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 284 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 62 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 960 mg, Sugar 2 g, Fat 45 g, ServingSize Serves 4, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CREAMY CHICKEN PICCATA RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: boneless, skinless chicken breasts, salt, pepper, all-purpose flour, olive oil, dry white wine, unsalted butter, garlic, caper, lemon juice, chicken stock, heavy cream, fresh flat-leaf parsley, angel hair pasta

Provided by Kiano Moju

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
4 tablespoons olive oil
⅓ cup dry white wine
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 tablespoons caper
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 ½ cups chicken stock
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped
8 oz angel hair pasta, cooked, for serving

Steps:

  • Butterfly each chicken breast. Lay a piece of parchment paper on top and pound to about ¼ inch (6 mm) thick. Season generously on both sides with salt and pepper.
  • Cut each breast in half lengthwise so you have 4 pieces of chicken.
  • Add the flour to a wide, shallow dish. Dredge each piece of chicken in flour, shaking off the excess.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the chicken until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
  • Pour the white wine into the pan and cook until reduced by half, about 1 minute.
  • Add the butter, garlic, and capers and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir in the lemon juice and chicken stock and cook for 5 minutes, until the sauce has slightly thickened.
  • Stir in the cream, then return the chicken to the pan.
  • Sprinkle with the parsley and turn the chicken to coat in the sauce. Simmer for 2 minutes, until the sauce thickens slightly, then remove from the heat.
  • Serve the chicken and sauce over angel hair pasta.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 908 calories, Carbohydrate 87 grams, Fat 45 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 35 grams, Sugar 5 grams

PICCATA SAUCE



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This is a quick, easy, and tasty sauce that you can serve with either chicken breasts or pork chops. Yummy!

Provided by Maine-iac

Categories     Sauces

Time 20m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 tablespoons butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 tablespoons white flour
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can clear chicken broth
1 -2 tablespoon lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons capers, with juice

Steps:

  • In saucepan, saute garlic in butter until transparent.
  • Add olive oil and flour making a paste.
  • Cook, stirring, until golden brown.
  • Add chicken broth a little at a time, and then add lemon juice.
  • Stir over medium heat until thickened.
  • Add capers with juice.
  • Serve over chicken or pork.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149.5, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 6.1, Cholesterol 22.9, Sodium 542.4, Carbohydrate 5.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.2

CHICKEN PICCATA



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Chicken piccata is an Italian-American staple beloved for its piquant flavors cradled in a silky, butter-rich pan sauce. It also doesn't hurt that it cooks up very quickly. This version is mostly traditional except that it uses lemon two ways, calling for lemon slices to be caramelized (to soften their tang) and for a hit of fresh juice at the end (to brighten the whole dish). This ensures a sauce that's neither too rich, nor too puckery. Serve with a starch - pasta, polenta, rice or white beans - for sopping up the sauce, and a green vegetable.

Provided by Ali Slagle

Categories     dinner, easy, weekday, poultry, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1½ pounds), halved horizontally (see tip)
Kosher salt and black pepper
All-purpose flour, for dredging
6 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed
1 shallot, peeled and sliced lengthwise
1 lemon, halved (half thinly sliced and seeds removed; half juiced, about 2 tablespoons)
3/4 cup chicken stock
4 teaspoons drained capers
Coarsely chopped fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Season both sides of the chicken with salt and pepper. Dredge the chicken in flour and shake off any excess.
  • In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons butter and the olive oil over medium-high heat until the butter has melted. Working in batches to avoid crowding the pan, add the chicken and sauté until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Remove the chicken, place on a plate and repeat with the remaining pieces, adding more olive oil if needed.
  • Once the chicken is cooked, add the shallot and lemon slices to the pan and sauté, stirring occasionally, until lightly caramelized and fragrant, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the stock and simmer until reduced by half, about 3 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to low, then stir in the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, capers and lemon juice, to taste. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve the chicken with the sauce poured over the top. Garnish with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 489, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 33 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 13 grams, Sodium 655 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 1 gram

PERFECT CHICKEN PICCATA



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Briny capers and a tangy, fresh lemon sauce top tender pieces of breaded chicken in this easy, restaurant-quality recipe for chicken piccata. The sauce is so addicting, you'll want to drink it! Serve with pasta.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Categories     Chicken Piccata

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 (4 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
⅔ cup all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3 tablespoons butter, divided
¼ cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
3 tablespoons capers, rinsed and drained
¾ cup chicken stock
¼ cup fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
¼ cup chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Slice chicken breasts in half lengthwise and lightly pound to 1/2-inch thick. Season evenly on both sides with salt and pepper. Dredge each piece in flour to coat the surface and shake off any excess flour.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil and 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until just beginning to smoke. Add 1/2 of the chicken and cook, undisturbed, until browned and easily released from the skillet, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook for 2 more minutes. Remove from the skillet. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the drippings and repeat the cooking process with remaining chicken. Reserve all chicken on a plate.
  • Reduce heat to medium and melt remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons butter in the skillet. Add wine and capers and stir, scraping to release any browned bits from the skillet; bring to a simmer. Cook for 2 minutes to slightly reduce. Add chicken stock, lemon juice, and lemon zest; stir to combine. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Return chicken to the skillet and cook, turning occasionally in the sauce, until chicken is no longer pink in the center, the juices run clear, and the sauce has thickened slightly, 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and sprinkle with parsley to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391.1 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 89.9 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 29.1 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 1268.4 mg

CHEF JOHN'S QUICK CHICKEN PICCATA



Chef John's Quick Chicken Piccata image

From the blog Foodwishes.com, these come from the Chef John repertoire. It's published on another site, but I'm moving it here to get the nutrition data. Chef John says, "These quick and easy pan-fried breasts are topped with a simple pan sauce made with capers, butter, white wine and lemon juice." We concur. Add some whole wheat pasta and asparagus on the side for a weeknight meal that feels very special. The recipe calls for 4 chicken breasts, however, we make two, but still make all the pan sauce. If you're going to do 4, I might increase the sauce.

Provided by OliveLover

Categories     Chicken

Time 25m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 chicken breast halves, skinless and boneless
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon salt (to taste)
1/4 teaspoon black pepper (to taste)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for dredging, you might need more)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1/2 cup white wine
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup water (or chicken stock)
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold and cut in 1/4-inch slices
2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley, chopped

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between 2 layers of plastic wrap and pound to about 1/2 inch thick. If you don't have a meat mallet, you can use a small frying pan.
  • Season both sides of chicken breasts with cayenne, salt and black pepper, to taste; dredge lightly with flour and shake off excess. Alternatively, the flour can be put in a tea strainer and shaken over each side of the chicken.
  • Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Place chicken in the pan, reduce heat to medium, and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5 minutes per side; remove to a plate.
  • Add the capers to the remaining oil in the pan, smashing them slightly to release brine, until warmed through, about 30 seconds.
  • Pour white wine into skillet. Scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pan with a wooden spoon (or other appropriate tool). Cook until the wine is reduced by half, about 2 minutes.
  • Stir lemon juice, water (or stock), and butter in to the reduced wine mixture; cook and stir continuously to form a thick sauce, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low and stir parsley though the sauce.
  • Return chicken breasts to pan, cook until heated through, 1-2 minutes. Serve with sauce spooned over the top.

Tips:

  • Use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs for a quick and easy meal.
  • Pound the chicken breasts or thighs to an even thickness so they cook evenly.
  • Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and garlic powder before cooking for extra flavor.
  • Cook the chicken over medium heat so it doesn't dry out.
  • Use a flavorful white wine for the sauce, such as Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc.
  • Add capers and lemon juice to the sauce for a classic piccata flavor.
  • Serve the chicken piccata over pasta, rice, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Chicken Piccata is a classic Italian dish that is easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of tender chicken, flavorful sauce, and bright lemon flavor is sure to impress your family and friends. Next time you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal, give Chicken Piccata a try. You won't be disappointed.

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